Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

This petrochemical plant in Mokopane needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Mokopane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

• Reliability or asset management certification
• Finite element analysis skills
• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

• Study support for postgraduate courses
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability

• If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.